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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF In recognition of our commitment to keep the Durango community informed and engaged, it is with great pride that I present to you the Durango Police Department’s Strategic Plan. In 2017, the Durango Police Department took a new approach for the department by identifying a need to create a strategic plan for the Police Department. Strategic planning is a process that defines the organizations Identify, Mission, Values and most importantly its Vision and the plan to arrive at a newly defined future space. This plan is built upon input from various stakeholders in the community as well as within the Durango Police Department. The purpose of the plan is guide personnel of the agency as we fulfill our responsibilities to the community. Our plan focuses on four (4) key areas which will allow us to focus on central issues by collectively building a vision for the organization that will guide us in the present with an eye towards the future:
Community Engagement
Crime Prevention and Control
Transportation Safety
Enhance Infrastructure
“We are here to serve our community. And only with our community’s help, can we build a collective vision for all of us, which will enable Durango to be the best place to live, work, and play.” The focus of the strategic plan is an underlying understanding that police professionals should and need to work with the community it is charged with serving and work collaboratively to build a collective vision. The intent of the plan is to look to the future to meet the challenges facing our community and the law enforcement profession. The plan acts as a foundation for our actions in the future with an understanding that we need to be fluid in our approach and adjust accordingly. I encourage you to review the plan and become familiar with our key objectives. We also look forward to opportunities to work together in building a collective vision for our community. Thank you and we look forward to continuing to serve you.
Sincerely,
Kamran Afzal Chief of Police